Lechon Festival
| Lechon Festival Parada ng Lechon | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 24 |
| Location | Balayan, Batangas |
| Country | Philippines |
Activity | Street dancing, water dousing, lechon parade |
The Lechon Festival (English: Parade of Roast Pigs; Filipino: Parada ng Lechon) is a religious and cultural festival in Balayan, Batangas, Philippines, held annually on June 24.[1] The festival is celebrated in honor of St. John the Baptist.[2] Numerous activities are performed, such as the lechon parade and water dousing.[3][1]
References
- 1 2 "Parada ng Lechon". Municipality of Balayan. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ↑ "Balayan 'lechon' parade dubbed as 'wackiest, wildest fiesta'". The Philippine Star. 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ↑ "Kakaibang lechon dishes, ihahain sa 'Pinas Sarap'" [Unique lechon dishes to be served in 'Pinas Sarap']. GMA News Online (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2020-11-16.